Jimmy Boston is an actor and celebrity in the HD Universe of the Grand Theft Auto series, first mentioned in The Ballad of Gay Tony and appearing as a minor character in Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online.
He is voiced by Jeremy Woodard.
History[]
Events of The Ballad of Gay Tony[]
Luis Lopez, Armando and Henrique talk about Jimmy while on a friend activity. Armando and Henrique are big fans, and are jealous when they learn that Luis introduced his sister to him at Maisonette 9, only for her to corner him and "tell him how miserable her life is".
Events of Grand Theft Auto V[]
In Grand Theft Auto V, Jimmy Boston is heard on the talk show Chattersphere in an interview with Michele Makes and Lazlow about his new show Life Guard. At the end of the interview, Boston says goodbye and then yells "Kifflom!", revealing he's a member of the Epsilon Program.
Once Michael De Santa has collected the cars needed for the Epsilon Program, Jimmy Boston is met in person during the side mission Chasing the Truth where he helps find "alien artifacts" for Epsilon with Marnie and Michael, with the help of a Digiscanner.
Later, he appears again in the mission Delivering the Truth, where he will be in the Sandy Shores Airfield, waiting for the Velum that Michael is supposed to deliver for him.
His final appearance is in the mission Exercising the Truth, where he, Tom, and Marnie will give Michael the final test that he must accomplish before joining the Epsilon Program.
Boston is also one of the honoured celebrities on the Vinewood Walk of Fame.
Jimmy wears a Liberty City Swingers baseball cap.
Events of Grand Theft Auto Online[]
Jimmy returns in GTA Online as part of the After Hours update where he is one of the celebrities the GTA Online Protagonist can be called upon to deliver to their club to maintain their popularity. He will then be found inside the nightclub for a period of time, sitting and drinking beer in the VIP lounge area. During his appearance, he mentions that his best-known acting role is as a lifeguard on an unspecified TV show.
During these missions, some details about Jimmy are revealed. He doesn't pay taxes and was stunned to learn that one could be arrested for not doing so, as he considered the 10% tithe of his earnings to the Epsilon Program to have been an adequate social contribution. He had also previously met Solomun in Ibiza and claims to be "a pretty big deal there".
In late 2021, during the events of The Contract, cannabis has become a legal commodity. Seeking ways into the industry, Jimmy and Marnie get in touch with Lamar Davis, a well-advocated weed dealer who was seeking a celebrity investor to endorse his business. Despite the request for a discreet, off-the-books meeting, Lamar blatantly boasts about it on social media and accidentally leaks crucial details regarding the exchange, specifically by photographing himself at the rendezvous while finalizing the meet and uploading it to Snapmatic. The Vagos, who have been in a dispute with him and his associate, Franklin Clinton, disrupt the deal as it transpires and unsuccessfully attempt to kill Lamar. He ceases contact with the Epsilonists following the deal, who in reality, simply wanted to re-brand his business to their own liking.
Character[]
Appearance[]
Boston has short, dark-brown hair and a goatee.
In 2013 and 2021, he sports a blue Liberty City Swingers hat, a blue plaid shirt and blue jeans, though in 2018 he wore a black Swingers cap, light blue party shirt - with a white top underneath - and black jeans.
Influence[]
Boston is most likely a parody of Scientology-affiliated actor Tom Cruise.
Mission Appearances[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
After Hours[]
The Contract[]
Gallery[]
